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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.30, 281.55 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.30, 281.55 and 167.34 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.30 : 281.55 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.30/281.55 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.30x = 281.55 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.30x = 47,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,114.58/204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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